It's Engagement Season

posted by Hoss Michaels -
Nov 16, 2017

The holidays are also known as “Proposal Season,” since 37% of couples get engaged between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. And just in time, wedding site The Knot has released their annual Jewelry & Engagement Study. Some stats:

In 2017, the average engagement ring costs $6,351, up 25% since 2011.

70% of grooms said they decided on the ring budget on their own.

8% of grooms said they decided on the ring budget with their partner.

29% of grooms said they spent more than they'd planned.

70% of brides reported knowing how much their partner spent on the engagement ring.

90% of brides said they were happy with how much their fiancé spent on the ring, 6% wish they'd spent more and 4% wish they'd spent less.